Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson is an accomplished educator and professional in the fields of digital design, animation, and game world design. Currently serving as an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Digital Design at New Jersey Institute of Technology since 2023, Thompson has previously held significant roles at Middlesex College as a Professor and Coordinator of the Gaming and Animation program from 2014 to 2023, and as an Instructional Technologist at New York University. With experience as a 3D Maya Generalist at Graphics Systems Group LLC and freelance work, Thompson has also contributed to academic programs at various colleges, including Bloomfield College and Mercer County Community College. Thompson holds a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from The Catholic University of America and a Bachelor of Arts in History and French from Georgetown University.